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Maharashtra local body elections expected in March-April 2025, says Bawankule

Maharashtra local body elections expected in March-April 2025, says Bawankule

A significant ruling by the Supreme Court in December 2021 stated that OBC reservations in local bodies could not be enforced unless the government complied with specific criteria, known as the triple test, laid down in the apex court's 2010 order

25 December,2024 06:23 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Congress moves SC over changes in election rules

Congress moves SC over changes in election rules

Ramesh said the Election Commission, a Constitutional body charged with the conduct of free and fair elections cannot be allowed to unilaterally, and without public consultation, amend such a vital law in such a brazen manner

25 December,2024 09:00 AM IST | Hyderabad | Agencies
Shambhu border case: SC forms committee to resolve farmers' grievances

Shambhu border case: SC forms committee to resolve farmers' grievances

The panel, led by Justice Nawab Singh, a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, sought to address farmers' concerns without politicising the Shambhu border case.

23 December,2024 09:58 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
US govt urges SC to dismiss Rana’s petition

US govt urges SC to dismiss Rana’s petition

India is seeking the extradition of Rana as he is wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case.

20 December,2024 07:39 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Imran Khan threatens to stop remittances to Pakistan if demands are unmet

Imran Khan threatens to stop remittances to Pakistan if demands are unmet

Aleema Khan quoted Imran Khan, saying that if these two demands were not met, he would soon call for "stopping remittances to Pakistan."

18 December,2024 02:13 PM IST | Rawalpindi | ANI
Experts call for change in holding those responsible for public accidents

Experts call for change in holding those responsible for public accidents

In light of the recent BEST accident and the stampede situation at a theatre showing actor Allu Arjun’s film for which he was arrested, experts say, address systemic failures and ensure that accountability is fixed fairly

18 December,2024 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Why don't this matter go before the same bench? SC on EVM verification plea

Why don't this matter go before the same bench? SC on EVM verification plea

In its April 26, 2024 ruling, the Supreme Court dismissed allegations of EVM manipulation as "unfounded." The court confirmed that EVMs were “secured” and eliminated issues such as booth capturing and false voting

13 December,2024 02:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC expresses concern over poor health of protesting farmer, directs medical aid

SC expresses concern over poor health of protesting farmer, directs medical aid

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the Centre and Punjab government representatives to immediately meet Dallewal and provide him medical help and persuade him to break his fast-unto-death protest saying his life was precious

13 December,2024 01:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Bangladesh court keeps bail petition, refuses to advance hearing of Hindu monk

Bangladesh court keeps bail petition, refuses to advance hearing of Hindu monk

Rabindra Ghosh, a Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist, presented the petition in the court and the judge kept his application "on record" but did not allow an early hearing.

13 December,2024 11:53 AM IST | Bangladesh | ANI
Places of Worship Act: SC restrains courts from passing final or survey orders

Places of Worship Act: SC restrains courts from passing final or survey orders

A bench of Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan also ordered that no fresh suits can be registered over such claims while the court is hearing pleas challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

12 December,2024 06:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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